While we can’t travel to Japan yet to take in their sights and sounds, or tuck into a bento box at a local park, that doesn’t mean that we can’t take our taste buds on a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun. From fresh sashimi, chirashi bowls and comforting bowls of ramen, these restaurants will deliver a taste of Japan right to your doorstep.
Tanuki Raw
Tanuki Raw has always been known for their donburi bowls, from the all time classic Truffle Yakiniku with Foie Gras (from $24) and every sashimi lover’s favorite: the Tanuki Kaisen Chirashi (from $25.90). Other hearty creations on the menu include the Garlic Butter Chicken ($17.90) where pan-fried chicken cutlet is coated with garlic brown butter teriyaki sauce, or their Futo Sushi – modern spins on the usual nigiris that you know.
No minimum order | Delivery fee $9, free for orders above $80 | Order here
The Sushi Bar
The Sushi Bar is many people’s go-to spot for great-tasting, affordable and unpretentious Japanese food. Love mentaiko? Then you will definitely enjoy their Aburi Salmon Mentai Don ($23.90). Craving for a taste of the ocean? Try out their Uni Ikura Don ($45.90+), which comes with decadent sea urchin and salmon roe set atop a bed of fluffy sushi rice.
No minimum order | Delivery fee $5, free for orders above $100 | Order here
Sun with Moon
Sun with Moon might be priced higher than usual run-of-the-mill Japanese restaurants, but their fresh ingredients and extensive menu is sure to satisfy all kinds of taste buds. Enjoy signature Kamameshi Sets from $24.40, Sushi Rolls from $20 to Chirashi Sets from $29.70. For families or bigger groups, go for the Sushi Hors d’oeuvre at $68, which feeds 4 persons and features Crispy Shrimp Mango Roll, Nixon Roll and more.
Minimum order $50 | Delivery fee $5 | Order here
The Ramen Stall
A popular halal-certified Japanese restaurant, The Ramen Stall dishes out a wide array of Japanese food such as rice bowls, ramen, kushiyaki and BBQ items. Try their Beef Ramen ($13.90), which consists of tasty ramen noodles and succulent beef slices, or their Kaisen Don if you’re craving for sashimi. Spicy food lovers, make sure to give the Volcano Chicken Ramen ($11.90) a try – you can choose your spice level from the mild level 1 to the fiery level 3.
Minimum order $50 | Free delivery | Order here
Kajiken
Given the hot weather here in Singapore, sometimes slurping down piping hot soup just isn’t the way to go. Why not trade the broth for Kajiken’s mazesoba instead, where dry ramen noodles are mixed in sauce, oil, vinegar, and various toppings. It comes in the original version ($12.80), or dress it up with options of karaage ($16.30), char siew ($16.30), and even grilled cheese with cod roe ($16.30). To ensure maximum freshness, you can also order their DIY kits to prepare the meal yourself at home!
No minimum order | Delivery varies | Order via GrabFood
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Restaurant
You probably know Gyu-Kaku for their top notch wagyu and yakiniku experience. Their Kagoshima Wagyu Karubi Bento ($34+) features premium wagyu from Kagoshima that’s superbly tender and melt-in-your-mouth thanks to its even fat marbling. Pork lovers will adore the Miso Pork Bento ($9+), which contains succulent, well-marinated pork slices.
Minimum order of either a bento, donburi, or a la carte item | Delivery fee $2 | Delivery is only available within 1km of outlets | Call respective outlets to order
Fat Cow
Got a meat craving? Turn to the Fat Cow Donburi ($48), which comes with char-grilled wagyu, onsen egg and alfafa, served atop seasoned rice with truffle oil, or the Fat Cow Wagyu Sandwich ($88) where A4 Miyazaki wagyu is sandwiched between slices of toasted brioche. For the ultimate indulgence, try the Miyazaki A4 Wagyu Premium Donburi ($128) – Sliced Miyazaki wagyu steak on fat rice, and further lavished with caviar, ikura, foie gras and truffle shoyu.
No minimum order | Delivery fee $15, free for orders above $80 | Order here
Man Man Japanese Unagi Restaurant
This Michelin Bib Gourmand-listed restaurant is now available for delivery, which is great if you get squeamish watching live eels get gutted and prepped for your meal. Order the star item on the menu: Hitsumabushi ($34.05) and enjoy the unagi don three ways – plain, sprinkled with spring onions and seaweed, and chazuke-style with some dashi poured over.
Minimum order $20 | Delivery fee $12 | Order here